# Today in India: 13 October 2026

2026-10-13T00:31:53+00:00 | Daily Digest | Indian Opinion Desk

13 October 2026 | 14 stories | Updated 06:08 IST

President Droupadi Murmu appointed governors for six states, while Punjab published a revised electoral roll cutting 13.60 lakh names. Protests involving lawyers, election officials and MPSC aspirants continued, and an Indian national died after the Riyadh airport missile attack.

## Murmu appoints governors for six states
Politics | 4 sources, 4 neutral
President Droupadi Murmu appointed governors for Tamil Nadu, Keralam, Odisha, Sikkim, Karnataka and Uttarakhand on Monday. Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar moves from Keralam to Tamil Nadu, while Om Prakash Mathur moves from Sikkim to Keralam. Dushyant Gautam, Braj Mohan Ram, Dr Sudha Yadav and Dr Dhal Singh Bisen take charge in Sikkim, Odisha, Karnataka and Uttarakhand respectively.
Brief: https://indianopinion.org/president-murmu-appoints-new-governors-for-6-states/ (markdown https://indianopinion.org/president-murmu-appoints-new-governors-for-6-states.md)

## Supreme Court to hear lawyers’ detention pleas
Governance | 30 sources, 6 government-critical, 23 neutral, 1 opinion
The Supreme Court will hear pleas on 13 October over alleged police excesses, detention of lawyers and disruptions during Delhi protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Chief Justice Surya Kant said lawyers may protest peacefully at designated locations, but the court must not face political pressure or obstruction. The court had ordered normal transport, internet access and free movement on 11 October.
Brief: https://indianopinion.org/scba-seeks-cji-intervention-after-lawyers-detained-near-supreme-court/ (markdown https://indianopinion.org/scba-seeks-cji-intervention-after-lawyers-detained-near-supreme-court.md)

## Indian dies after Riyadh airport missile attack
World & Diplomacy | 2 sources, 2 neutral
The Indian Embassy in Riyadh confirmed that an Indian national killed in the 10 October missile attack on King Khalid International Airport has died. The overall toll is at least 13. Three other Indians remain in intensive care in stable condition, two are in general wards and the rest have been discharged. A second projectile hit terminals 3 and 4 on 11 October.
Brief: https://indianopinion.org/indian-dies-in-riyadh-airport-attack-embassy-updates-toll/ (markdown https://indianopinion.org/indian-dies-in-riyadh-airport-attack-embassy-updates-toll.md)

## Punjab final roll removes 13.60 lakh names
Governance | 21 sources, 6 pro-government, 4 government-critical, 11 neutral
Punjab’s final electoral roll has 2,01,00,727 voters after the Special Intensive Revision. Officials removed 13,60,316 names and added 7,97,263, citing deaths, permanent relocation, absence and duplicate entries. The roll covers all 117 Assembly constituencies and is 3.64 per cent above the draft count. Polling stations increased from 24,453 to 25,332.
Brief: https://indianopinion.org/voter-enrolment-drives-across-haryana-tamil-nadu-chandigarh/ (markdown https://indianopinion.org/voter-enrolment-drives-across-haryana-tamil-nadu-chandigarh.md)

## More from today

### MPSC chief takes leave as Pune protest ends
Politics | 15 sources, 1 pro-government, 1 government-critical, 3 left-leaning, 10 neutral
Maharashtra Public Service Commission chairman Vivek Bhimanwar has gone on leave until a judicial inquiry into alleged paper leaks and recruitment irregularities is completed. Pune aspirants suspended their protest after the state appointed a five-member committee headed by former judge Dilip Bhosale. The panel has two months to recommend reforms. The government also promised action on recruitment and protesters’ cases.
Brief: https://indianopinion.org/mpsc-chairman-bhimanwar-goes-on-leave-pune-protest-suspended/ (markdown https://indianopinion.org/mpsc-chairman-bhimanwar-goes-on-leave-pune-protest-suspended.md)

### Mumbai Police book Thackerays over protest
Politics | 15 sources, 3 government-critical, 1 right-leaning, 10 neutral, 1 sensationalist
Mumbai Police registered a case against Aaditya Thackeray, Amit Thackeray and others over the 11 October protest near Shivaji Park demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. Reports differ on the number named, from 25 to about 250. About 300 protesters were detained and later released. The FIR cites Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Section 189(2) and Maharashtra Police Act provisions.
Brief: https://indianopinion.org/tushar-gandhi-thanks-fadnavis-for-detention-vows-to-continue-protest/ (markdown https://indianopinion.org/tushar-gandhi-thanks-fadnavis-for-detention-vows-to-continue-protest.md)

### Salman Khan leads final Koffee with Karan season
Entertainment | 17 sources, 14 neutral, 3 sensationalist
Salman Khan will be the first guest on Karan Johar’s ninth and final season of Koffee with Karan, JioHotstar confirmed in a new promo. The season begins streaming on 14 October, with reports indicating that Salman will appear alone. The actor previously featured in Season 4 and the show’s 100th episode in Season 5.
Brief: https://indianopinion.org/koffee-with-karan-to-end-after-ninth-season-johar-plans-new-chat-show/ (markdown https://indianopinion.org/koffee-with-karan-to-end-after-ninth-season-johar-plans-new-chat-show.md)

### Former guard arrested in Hyderabad girl’s murder
India | 16 sources, 1 pro-government, 1 government-critical, 12 neutral, 2 sensationalist
Police arrested former security guard Vikram Kumar in the kidnapping and murder case of five-year-old Aurelia at Villa Orchids in Kowkoor, Hyderabad. Police allege that he entered the gated community on 10 October, killed the girl and hid her body in a clubhouse water sump before demanding Rs 20 lakh. Reports differ on whether the arrest came on 11 October afternoon or night.
Brief: https://indianopinion.org/bollaram-murder-six-year-old-killed-guard-vikram-on-run/ (markdown https://indianopinion.org/bollaram-murder-six-year-old-killed-guard-vikram-on-run.md)

### Madhu Kambikar dies at 73
Entertainment | 14 sources, 1 pro-government, 10 neutral, 2 sensationalist, 1 opinion
Veteran Marathi actress and Lavani performer Madhu Kambikar died in Pune on 12 October after a prolonged illness. She was 73. Her career spanned more than four decades across Marathi cinema, theatre, television and folk arts, with over 75 films including Ek Hota Vidushak, Yeu Ka Gharat and Mala Gheun Chala. Maharashtra leaders and the state information department paid tribute.
Brief: https://indianopinion.org/veteran-marathi-actress-madhu-kambikar-dies-at-73/ (markdown https://indianopinion.org/veteran-marathi-actress-madhu-kambikar-dies-at-73.md)

### ED seeks daily trial in Jagan cases
Politics | 11 sources, 10 neutral, 1 sensationalist
The Enforcement Directorate has asked the Telangana High Court for a speedy, day-to-day trial and personal appearance of all accused in nine money-laundering cases against YSR Congress Party president and former Andhra Pradesh chief minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy. The agency filed its writ petition on 23 September 2026, citing the right to a speedy trial under Article 21.
Brief: https://indianopinion.org/ed-moves-telangana-high-court-for-speedy-trial-in-jagan-cases/ (markdown https://indianopinion.org/ed-moves-telangana-high-court-for-speedy-trial-in-jagan-cases.md)

## Useful today

### Buy four stocks by 13 October for benefits
Business & Economy
Investors must buy Vedanta, TCS, Continental Controls or Energy Infrastructure Trust by Tuesday, 13 October 2026, for the 14 October record date under T+1 settlement. Vedanta’s interim dividend is Rs 5 per share and TCS has declared Rs 12, payable on 30 October.
Brief: https://indianopinion.org/vedanta-tcs-continental-controls-set-october-14-record-date/ (markdown https://indianopinion.org/vedanta-tcs-continental-controls-set-october-14-record-date.md)

### Two Bengaluru roads face congestion and damage
Governance
A narrow two-lane bridge on Mysuru Road near Bengaluru University gate slows traffic between RR Nagar Junction and Jnanabharathi metro station. Hennur-Bagalur Road also has dust, potholes and waterlogging after white-topping work began in 2024. Residents want widening, rebuilding and road repairs.
Brief: https://indianopinion.org/two-bengaluru-roads-hit-by-neglect-residents-cry-for-action/ (markdown https://indianopinion.org/two-bengaluru-roads-hit-by-neglect-residents-cry-for-action.md)

### Hyundai Bayon launches in India on 26 October
Business & Economy | 2 sources, 2 neutral
Hyundai’s India-spec Bayon SUV launches on 26 October 2026. Bookings are open for Rs 11,000 through dealerships and the company website. It gets a 1.5-litre petrol engine producing 115 bhp, with six-speed manual and CVT options.
Brief: https://indianopinion.org/hyundai-bayon-suv-india-launch-on-26-october-bookings-open/ (markdown https://indianopinion.org/hyundai-bayon-suv-india-launch-on-26-october-bookings-open.md)

### NMC lists 1,880 MD Dermatology seats
Health & Science
The National Medical Commission’s 2026-27 seat matrix lists 1,880 MD Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy seats. Karnataka has 300, Maharashtra 216 and Tamil Nadu 204. No seats are listed in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Sikkim or Tripura.
Brief: https://indianopinion.org/nmc-lists-1880-md-dermatology-seats-for-2026-27/ (markdown https://indianopinion.org/nmc-lists-1880-md-dermatology-seats-for-2026-27.md)

## The closing thought

The day brought administrative changes alongside disputes over elections, policing and recruitment. The Punjab roll shows a large numerical revision, but its stated reasons include several categories that require verification at the local level. Court hearings and inquiries will now test the handling of the protests and recruitment complaints. Investors and applicants have immediate dates to track, especially 13 and 14 October, while the Riyadh toll and Hyderabad investigation remain active.

## Earlier digests

- [13 October 2026](https://indianopinion.org/today-in-india-13-october-2026.md)
- [12 October 2026](https://indianopinion.org/today-in-india-12-october-2026.md)
- [11 October 2026](https://indianopinion.org/today-in-india-11-october-2026.md)
- [10 October 2026](https://indianopinion.org/today-in-india-10-october-2026.md)
- [9 October 2026](https://indianopinion.org/today-in-india-9-october-2026.md)
- [8 October 2026](https://indianopinion.org/today-in-india-8-october-2026.md)
- [7 October 2026](https://indianopinion.org/today-in-india-7-october-2026.md)

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